The 5 Browns - SLEIGH RIDE (arr. Greg Anderson) - Christmas With The 5 Browns

Steinway Artists The 5 Browns are five sibling pianists - Deondra, Desirae, Gregory, Melody and Ryan - who are also five Julliard-trained pianists. Here, they perform an enchanting five-piano version of Leroy Anderson’s “Sleigh Ride,” wondrously arranged by Steinway Artist Greg Anderson, at the New York Steinway Factory. The song is featured in their latest release on the Steinway & Sons label, “Christmas With The 5 Browns.” This video is part of Steinway & Sons’ Music & Vision series, which delivers performances across musical genres in wide-ranging locations, featuring instruments crafted by Steinway & Sons, maker of the world’s finest pianos.
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[@ChurchWorshipTB]

Where can you buy the print music?

[@psalmone8953]

Steinway & Sons Where can I sell my moms Steinway & Sons piano?

[@jordanlee6130]

they play so lightly yet so aggressive

[@timothypaige2327]

An inspiration to watch! I am 72 years old and learning to play the piano into my third year. So much to watch and learn from what I am seeing and hearing. Even the eye contact and smiles. What my teachers have told me I can see in the Browns. By the way, Sleigh Ride is my favorite Christmas song. This video has increased my motivation in learning to play. Thank you! Sorry I can't comment more on the technical aspects of the piano, but I'm getting there. T. Paige

[@lovesmusic36]

Congrats, Timothy, on your decision to learn piano! I also decided in my 60s to take lessons and have done some composing. This song is a favorite of mine also, although I don't celebrate the holiday for which it was written. These siblings are certainly a very talented group! A pleasure to watch and listen! Best wishes to you and happy playing!

[@ZeldaZelda-RichesToRags]

I too decided to learn how to play and read music just after my 66th birthday..im 20 months into my journey that hasn't been easy to travel bcuz of my aging brain and my having serious health issues...sigh...it was very hard to find a teacher willing to teach an old dog new tricks...but the 1st teacher IS the most amazing and talented musician but wasn't a good teacher and her husband became obsessed and stalking me and that caused me to suffer and I stopped playing and learning bcuz I was very discouraged...so for 2 months my piano collected dust as I contemplated giving up my learning...but I found an awesome teacher my age willing to take an older new student...im back on the path but now health challenges making it difficult to spend long periods of time it takes to learn piano basic and music theory...i was spending at least 2 to 3 hours per day practicing I'm ashamed to admit I'm lucky to spend an hour ...hopefully my spinal surgery will help get me back to where I need and want to be...we should form a support group to help encourage one another

[@emmalawson4525]

Aww you signed the comment with your name :)

[@Victor1930]

@@lovesmusic36 There is nothing about Sleigh Ride to indicate that it was written for Christmas or any other holiday. Yes, it has come to be associated with Christmas, along with other songs celebrating winter (Let It Snow and Winter Wonderland come to mind) but even the original lyrics, which were not composed until two years after the instrumental version had become a hit, make no mention of the holiday. Some recording artists have replaced "birthday party" with "Christmas party," but that is an adaptation, not the original wording. Enjoy!

[@lovesmusic36]

@@Victor1930 Thanks, Victor! Yes, I know lyrically, that's true. From what I've read, the song was written in July, very much like Mel Torme's The Christmas Song was composed on a very hot day! Sometimes in the summer, I'll listen to Sleigh Ride just for fun! Also Marshmallow World recorded by Johnny Mathis is another song associated with Christmas with no mention of Christmas in the lyrics.

[@tannertuner]

Kudos to the piano technician! You may not realize it, but tuning 5 different pianos together, especially when they are different scales (sizes) like this, is a tremendous challenge. That’s about 7-8 hours or more of tuning where the temperature must be kept perfectly steady, in addition to the fact that each piano tunes slightly differently from the others.

[@lisasimons733]

I was thinking about this, too!

[@geoffhazelrigg9917]

It was probably recorded on the same piano in a studio. This is just the video.

[@nottingham_ChrisAllison]

Yes, absolutely.. theres so many tuners out there that can't tune 1 piano..lol

[@tannertuner]

Geoff Hazelrigg that’s possible, but knowing this family I suspect unlikely. This style of music is often recorded in a performance venue (like a small recital hall) instead of the typical studio situation. I’ve had to tune 8 pianos before for a performance. The circumstances of the performance space doubling as a lecture hall didn’t allow for this kind of precision. So I’m pretty familiar with the process.

[@muddoggy245]

2 Steinway Ds and 3 Bs i'm guessing?

[@brianfeis531]

I'm pretty sure my $12 computer speakers didn't do this justice.

[@amicandaroom]

I've got some fairly high end studio monitors and I'm sure they wouldn't be up to the task even without the KZbin pieces in between. Nothing ever beats being in the room live.

[@cawilliams188]

Considering this is about $1 million worth of Pianos I agree. Even my $2000 home theater system would barely scratch the surface of the nuances of these fine instruments.

[@browneyedcarol]

And neither did my Samsung Smart Phone!😁

[@mikecole1057]

My Bose speakers did their best 🙄

[@SuperKasper333]

Magnificent pianos! But, don't want to hurt my piano's feelings- a lifelong pianist, who went through a tragedy- my piano has always been my emotional conduit- Last year, walking into town, a piano left on the main street! No one knew how or why- it came home to live with me. A musical miracle!

[@eliseh.7474]

SuoerKasper333. Kind of you to give the stray piano a loving home! 🙂 🎹 🎶 Best wishes!

[@georgiaconti4706]

I love that story! It makes me smile.....a stray piano just sitting there waiting for someone to love it and give it a good home. God bless you and your stray piano. ♥️♥️

[@olvinyldude]

What a great Christmas Story !

[@Ma1nguy]

I bought a 7ft 6in Yamaha C7 that was completely rusted out, the cabinet was in great shape and this Asian man from Bejing a classical pianist turned technician gutted the entire piano and I repainted the harp, meanwhile he rebuilds the inside of the piano with new strings, pins, dampers and hammers and now the sound is incredible. about ten years ago.

[@kdaniel8721]

Can you just imagine their parents watching the perform? Proud, proud, proud!!

[@Susan-t6i4l]

I suggest that you Google the 5 Browns and find out what happened to those girls under their "proud" parents. The father is still in prison for his crimes.

[@pamplayer4086]

Five brilliant pianists in one family 😱 And five Beautiful Steinway Concert Grands ❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️

[@helenebennie3961]

Just imagine trying to get practice time on the piano. Maybe Mum and Dad bought 5 pianos.

[@lizzieb.4160]

What an incredible family. So gifted by our God.

[@jyvben1520]

our, nope, your delusion, so where is "god" for the millions dead from covid-19 or the children shot/killed at school ? just an imaginary friend that never helps !

[@sandrawelsh8829]

The amount of practice that has gone into playing at this level is astounding.

[@carajeanroth695]

Love the sound of the Steinways!!!

[@carajeanroth695]

My Dad bought a baby grand Steinway in 1968, beautiful ebony with claw feet, he was told it was one made for the whitehouse, gold color inside, my sister and I also played ❤🎹🎵🎼

[@toyman9642]

Nice to know there are young people who admire GOOD music.

[@SnackAttack860]

Wow, what a time piece for the books. This will be remembered throughout time itself. You can feel the energy and all the joy they bring. Deffinatly brings a smile to my face and inspires me in many ways.

[@jameskeyes1131]

Playing the finest pianos in the world - Steinway. Magnificent.

[@davidp.anderson4847]

Except for Fazioli and the high-end Yamahas.

[@iamdons]

Don Sausser - & Bosendorfer

[@wiktorjajcarz448]

The best marketed.

[@timothyj1966]

@@davidp.anderson4847 would have to agree. I have a Yamaha 6'7 from the 80's had the high end softened ...and prefer it over any Steinway I've ever played. Fazioli--- AMAZING!!!

[@timothyj1966]

wouldn't say the finest. I have played many that were just so -so.

[@emaramify]

Now I wish I had five siblings and five Steinways

[@hungkok2007]

Don’t you mean *four* siblings in addition to yourself?

[@emaramify]

@@hungkok2007 well someone has to record the video

[@purpleconnies]

I do and this NEVER happened. .... I do not have 5 steinways though so maybe that could have helped. Instead we fought, threw food at one another and went on to working for our parents.

[@jonathandough9961]

I would have to think long and hard on that one. Those 5 Steinways are worth $855,000.00.

[@emaramify]

Cheap

[@Ma1nguy]

I love to see siblings bonded like this...So many today don't even speak to one another even though they live in the same town or city

[@horsesablessing13]

Woah. It's like an orchestra of just pianos! 😍

[@nanajockel]

Autumn Hartshorn I think it is

[@GarethNIreland]

This is waaaaay more wholesome than the stuff I usually watch on line. I think I like it!

[@DeborahSeneff]

Exactly!

[@fgbowen]

THE ENDING!!!!! OUTSTANDING!!! BREATHTAKING. Wow!! I just have no words - I'm speechless.

[@josephallwood3681]

From the first note - I thought this has to be Steinway!!! Simply marvelous and to see so many young coordinated pianists - sheer joy!!

[@neojakemcc]

How is it possible to love this and get anxiety from it at the same time!? I'm not sure, but it happened. And now I am looking up the 5 browns all over KZbin.

[@tomboehm799]

Half million dollars worth of great sound, and can't imagine anyone who wouldn't appreciate that wonderful performance

[@sandraprince2200]

Special memories ! Thank you Fantastic

[@richh9450]

298 thumbs down? I give it 300 thumbs up. You loose. 💙 these young masters. Marry Xmas to the 5 Browns!

[@judycorwin4441]

The 5 Browns performed at our Hot Springs Village Woodlands Auditorium several years ago, it was wonderful to hear such a talented bunch of siblings.

[@xiaalbright2650]

Imagine being the sixth sibling that quit after the first class

[@jonathanrobinson2628]

I was thinking that! Or the underachieving 6th sibling, who's merely a neurosurgeon!

[@xiaalbright2650]

Jonathan Robinson merely a neurosurgeon 😂

[@Meira750]

@@jonathanrobinson2628 Or became a Violist. Violists will get the joke.

[@moreflowfalls2404]

Smart comment.........that would be a lesson on giving up......

[@xiaalbright2650]

Meira Avrahami 😂

[@vaunieren]

Imagine FIVE greats in one family!!! This is a miracle in itself. What a sensitive, musical rendition with "Julliard" technique - kudos to you all.

[@STONESMAR3]

I am so thrilled to be watching this performance! MERRY CHRISTMAS to the talented Browns and everyone at Steinway.

[@barbarabotdorf7281]

Oh if i could only hang that on my wall to enjoy whenever! Music & visuals. What a pleasure!

[@edithnelson1915]

simply marvelous... what pianists!!!!!!!!!!!!! What a joy to not only to listen but to watch these incredible musicians!!!!!!!!!!!!

[@s.hawkins3288]

I’m speechless!

[@kennethhowell5291]

Nothing like making the rest of us realize that we are actually a bunch of losers. Keep up the good work!

[@tomherman2144]

What a charming, inventive, brilliant, colorful transcription of Leroy Anderson's delightful song. Wonderfully performed.

[@lorettalynndavis9695]

AWESOME! The *acoustics in that room* really adds a nice rich flavor as well!

[@barbarapelzner7516]

All from one family, all talented.

[@gigiperreau6983]

Put a smile on my face and joy in my heart...what talent !!!!!!

[@suechampion9985]

I LOVE hearing and watching people playing the piano, but 5 at one time ABSOLUTELY WONDERFUL 💯 %❤❤❤❤

[@papajeff5486]

I got to attend a Ferrante & Teicher concert in Chattanooga, Tennessee a few years back. This is wonderfully reminiscent. I wish you well. Texas

[@marykozak8828]

OMG! That is the most beautiful version of this that I have ever heard. So much talent and it all came from one family. Wow, just WOW!!!

[@mjhardwidge9008]

AWESOME....such a pleasure listening to wonderful music. Thank you

[@schnullobullo]

Wie kann man ein so schönes Lied nur so verhunzen. Unglaublich!

[@marykepplinger5234]

I went to see them in concert last year and it was incredible!!!

[@SharonCullenArt]

Every time I hear them play I am in awe. Those giving thumbs down obviously have no clues of chord progression or how difficult this is.

[@RoseMarieRaccioppi]

PURE DELIGHT!! I can fell the excitement and JOY!! BRAVO!!

[@joanl3669]

Thanks! That was fun! Merry Christmas! :)

[@hewehawi]

I wonder if the other piano in the corner feels left out?

[@paulbrideau]

at 1:54

[@jeffhartman7000]

All of the other pianos Used to laugh and call it names They never let poor Kawai Join in any piano games.

[@AlbertInSanAntonio]

Lol

[@hewehawi]

Jeff Hartman gold!

[@jchis9852]

The piano in the corner sat silent for years until one day it started to play "Pumped Up Kicks" all by itself.

[@charleshcross]

So absolutely beautiful, Thank you so much for that. All of you are amazing.

[@sherrystone3689]

Absolutely amazing talent and gifts. Thank you for sharing! WOW!!! :)

[@MegaTrebor01]

music seems to bond families... what talent and what instruments... thank you for sharing.

[@susanjspaulding]

*WOW* !!!! *The 5 Browns sound FAB* !!!! *I like this arrangement* !!!! #Christmas #SteinwayAndSons

[@browneyedcarol]

I've listened to this 20 times now. I cant get enough!

[@davidedwardstruegospel]

Five pianists, five different expressions... 1 beautiful, profound arrangement! 🎹 ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐

[@StrictlySteam]

This is the most amazing to ever exist in the history of everything...

[@beckymesser8085]

A fortune in piano lessons but well worth it for the talented siblings.

[@bveracka]

I'm not sure you can put a price on knowing how to play well. However, it's safe to say that in this case, they were absolutely worth it!

[@debraesposito2170]

Not to mention the five Steinways! This is awesome.

[@geraldwhite8523]

I love how skilled, unusual performances bring out the skilled, unusual music critics! /s

[@okiepita50t-town28]

Amazing all that talent in one family.

[@princessbrtz]

Imagine that!! Real strings, no auto tune, actual Musicians!!! almost forgot how wonderful real "unplugged" sounds. Excellent!!!

[@jongadel9424]

THANK YOU THANK YOU THANK YOU !!! you put a BIG SMILE on my face and Merry Christmas ya'll!!!

[@BONNIEBARNETT1]

WOW WOW WOW!❤️❤️❤️❤️

[@fredchopin2776]

Lots of surprises and fun! A very enjoyable experience.😀

[@amallialee6201]

Pretty Damned AMAZING!!!

[@manfredkoller9354]

Phantastic. The best I have heard for a long time

[@maggiemacha5552]

So wonderful to hear them performing together again 💞

[@caroleroseburgh1344]

THAT was totally awesome, And amazing.thank you so much for sharing this with me 🖐️👍 😃. Happy New year to you and your family.(THE BROWNS) 🎵🎶🎼🎶🎵🎹🎹🎹🎹🎹🎵🎵🎶🎵🎼🏆.

[@Jolatsmusic]

I would love to stand right in the center of these pianos when they’re playing this. Can’t imagine how amazing this sounds when you’re in the room. My favorite holiday video this year. Thank you for sharing.

[@lewismartiniello9441]

Just love the music & the playing. Wonderful stuff!

[@armstronglance]

Man alive!!! Love these 5 on Steinways!

[@Matt10670]

8 year old Ryan: I want to play the trumpet! Mom and Dad Brown: We already bought five pianos SO YER LEARNIN' PIANO.

[@rstiver1]

...and we're the beneficiaries!

[@MammaOVlogs]

Beautiful and amazing

[@puppetshack4931]

This not only sounds good but looks so cool too! Love the 5 pianos all open seeing the inner workings great job guys.

[@kathryncarter6143]

Wow, all that talent is utterly amazing. They own those pianos!

[@cherylb6755]

That was fun! Thank you! 👏🏻 I went straight to Spotify, found The 5 Browns and started listening. I bet it’s fun to see them live. 😁

[@moreflowfalls2404]

Music is so powertful. Beautiful arrangement and excecution. Brilliant. Wishing I could play the piano ....

[@madgerussell6185]

Remarkable. It's fun to compare all their styles, too.

[@warrenwickremesooriya8031]

This is next level stuff - more than sleigh bells and jingle bells - it transports you to another dimension. I returned to planet earth at the end. Thank you so much for a beautiful experience.

[@cindipossidento5688]

That is my favorite Christmas song and you guys really spruce it up !!!! 🥰👍🏻👏

[@antonioperillo1182]

What wonderful performance!!!! Great pianists, all 5 together!!!!! 😊😊😊😊👍👍👍👍👍👍👏👏👏👏👏

[@lesliebeaumont9512]

Wow...you guys are ace! Great arrangement by Mr Anderson!

[@countrymouse47]

Absolutely phenomenal!!!!! BRAVO!!!!!

[@TMWeddle]

Look at all the pianos in the background.

[@bveracka]

Oh, I did! And I want one sooooo badly!

[@hobo3hobo354]

TM Weddle yea you is a idioat

[@gleep984]

Steinway showroom!

[@gracerossman3188]

TM Weddle 69th like haha

[@BenRabinowitz-1]

Fabulous --- all of you pianists!

[@lauropageot]

Great performance and arrangement!! 👍🏾👍🏾

[@rpal320]

Outstanding! Thank you for sharing your hard earned talent! 🕊🌲🕊

[@mirandajeanthejellybean]

When you can only know one part of the song: This is amazing!

[@johnfrancis4809]

Wow. Thank you Steinway

[@darichard11]

Nicely done. That's a Gershwin-like arrangement.

[@poke_n_around]

Absolutely fabulous. Thank you 😊 🎄🎅🏻🎄🎅🏻😀

[@biegel88]

A refreshing and charming arrangement!!

[@markfortin421]

Definitely makes the holiday more bright and festive!!.....Thank You!

[@carolineandtigger]

Bravo!!! Have a Blessed Christmas everyone. Love you all!!!

[@perihelion7798]

Brilliant arrangement of this classic, and very well played, indeed. Kudos.

[@peggydid]

I love this arrangement, and production! A bit just like a sleigh ride would be!

[@thisismoc]

Absolutely stunning.

[@jupiter9823]

I love how this the same song but so different at the same time

[@dianneabels7177]

Wow, wow, wow!!

[@janemcnally5738]

This is amazing!! Glad I stumbled on this....sooo beautiful and uplifting!!

[@sallymcafee4307]

They play with such joy!

[@Rosemee11]

Took my breath away. Merry Christmas!

[@flakeyjake4177]

I've played in single piano duets and trios, and in two piano duets. I didn't know FIVE piano pieces existed!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! I'd love to be in one of those!

[@debm5216]

wow this i amazing. I've always wished I could play the piano This was beautiful to listen to

[@princessbrtz]

It's never too late to change the road you're on. Come play - we need more people who can play real instruments :)